Statement-1: Nitrogen atom has higher ionization energy than fluorine atom.
Statement-2: Nitrogen atom has extra stable electronic configuration due to half filled p-subshell.

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Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

When compared to N, which has an extra electron it is easier to release, F is more stable and half-filled. However, it takes more energy to lose an electron.

Half-full p subshells in nitrogen are more stable than partially filled ones. On the other hand, oxygen is able to quickly lose one electron and achieve a more stable half-filled e configuration.

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